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About Pharmacy -
Pharmacy Clinical Policy Bulletins (PCPBs) are used as a guide when determining health care coverage for our members with benefit plans covering outpatient prescription drugs. PCPBs are written on selected prescription drugs, primarily drugs on the Formulary Exclusion list, and drugs requiring Precertification or Step-Therapy. Actual clinical determinations in connection with coverage decisions are made on a case-by-case basis by Aetna. The PCPB is used as a tool to be interpreted in conjunction with the member's specific benefit plan and after consultation with the treating provider.
Fioricet -
Fioricet is a brand name drug made from a combination of acetaminophen, butalbital (a barbituate), and caffeine. It is usually used to treat tension headaches and migraine headaches.
Carisoprodol -
Carisoprodol is a skeletal muscle relaxant whose active metabolite is meprobamate. Although several case reports have shown that Carisoprodol has abuse potential, it continues to be widely prescribed. Carisoprodol is a colorless, crystalline powder, having a mild, characteristic odor and a bitter taste. It is slightly soluble in water and freely soluble in alcohol, chloroform, and acetone. Its solubility is practically independent of pH. It is marketed in the United States under the brand name Soma, and in the United Kingdom and other countries under the brand name Carisoma. ....
Diet Pills -
information will be soon ....
Phentermine -
Phentermine is a drug that was part of the Fen-phen anti-obesity drug, the other drug being fenfluramine. Fenfluramine was withdrawn from the U.S. market in 1997 after reports of heart valve disease and pulmonary hypertension.
Phentermine is still available by itself in most countries, including the U.S.
Phentermine, like many other prescription drugs, work with neurotransmitters in the brain. It stimulates neuron bundles to release a particular group of neurotransmitters known as catecholamines; these include dopamine, epinephrine (formally known as adrenalin), and norepinephrine (noradrenalin). They signal a fight-or-flight response in your body which, in turn, puts a halt to the hunger signal. As a result, you lose your appetite because your brain doesnt receive the hunger message. This is perhaps due to phentermines affects on leptin levels in the brain. It is theorized that phentermine can raise levels of leptin which signal satiety. It is also theorized that increased levels of the catecholamines are partially responsible for halting another chemical messenger known as neuropeptide Y. This chemical initiates eating, decreases energy expenditure, and increases fat storage...
Hydrocodone -
Information on hydrocodone ...including legal status, dosage, effects,
health concerns, and images. See also next article
Vicodin -
Hydrocodone is habit forming. It is possible become physically and/or psychologically dependent on the medication. Do not take more than the prescribed amount of medication or take it for longer than is directed by your doctor. Withdrawal effects may occur if Vicodin is stopped suddenly after several weeks of continuous use. Your doctor may recommend a gradual reduction in dose.
Tramadol -
Tramadol is a pain reliever. Tramadol affects chemicals and receptors in the body that are associated with pain.
Tramadol is used to relieve moderate to moderately severe pain.
Tramadol may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
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